Case studies
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If every household in the UK replaced an ordinary bulb with an energy efficient one, we would save enough energy to cook 244,000,000,000 pieces of toast - enough to stretch around the world 915 times.
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Chalet, Penzance
Fact file
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| Sector |
Domestic homes |
|---|---|
| Completed | July 2006 |
| Output |
1kWp |
| Installation time |
3 days |
| Roof type | Roof integrated panels on metal tiles |
| Panel type |
Kyocera polycrystalline |
Solar PV was installed to offset all electrical needs of the chalet.
Location
Penzance, Cornwall.
Objective
The objective was to offset all electrical needs of the chalet.
Funding
The installation has been 50% funded by the Energy Saving Trust and 50% funded by the home owner.
